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Supplemental Information to: Valletta et al., 2017, "Difference Dating": a novel approach towards dating alpine glacial moraines, Quaternary Geochronology
No full textSupplemental data to Valletta et al. (2017). Data includes one .pdf and three .stl files depicting moraine boulder shape models. For use in Balco's (2014) MATLAB code to model cosmic ray attenuation through geometric obstructions.
Balco, G., 2014, Simple computer code for estimating cosmic-ray shielding by oddly shaped objects: Quaternary Geochronology, v. 22, p. 175–182, doi: 10.1016/j.quageo.2013.12.002.
Valletta, R.D., Willenbring, J.K., Lewis, A.R., 2017, "Difference Dating": a novel approach towards dating alpine glacial moraines, Quaternary Geochronology, in press
The Valletta Good Friday Processional Statues
No full textThe chapter traces the development of the Good Friday tradition in Valletta and the manner in which the powerful Ta’ Ġieżu crucifix might have influenced the iconography of the Valletta processional statuary
La mansio di via Valletta
No full textInquadramento del sito della mansio di Forum Gallorum, indagato nel corso degli scavi condotti a Castelfranco Emilia (via Valletta) nel corso degli anni 2017 e 2018. Dal punto di vista numismatico, la campagna di scavo del 2017 ha restituito ventidue monete romane, inquadrabili complessivamente in un arco di tempo compreso tra il II secolo a.C. e il IV-V d.C
La statua della Augusta Regina by Giuseppe Valenti in Valletta
No full textThe aim of this paper is for it to be a tribute to Queen Victoria through her monument in Valletta (1887-1891) by the sculptor Giuseppe Valenti from Palerm
Morphological and structural analysis of a new bracket
No full textTechnical progress in bracket manufacturing MIM (Metal Injection Moulding) technology produced a new bracket characterised by a novel base: the R-system. The aim of this investigation was to make a morphological and structural SEM-EDS analysis of this bracket prototype. Its properties were compared to those of traditional metal brackets with meshed base produced by the same manufacturer. Although the SEM analysis showed localised defects, the EDS investigation showed that the materials composing the bracket base are homogenoeous
The Tourist Experience of Heritage Urban Spaces: Valletta as a Case Study
No full textThis article provides an understanding of how tourists experience heritage urban spaces by investigating features that influence tourist experiences most. It is framed within urban design literature which refers to three elements of urban space namely physical setting (or form), activity, and meaning. These elements are used to explore how urban spaces are experienced by tourists. Its findings are derived from an in-depth qualitative analysis of interviews with tourists to Valletta, Malta. The research suggests that the intrinsic qualities of the space are relevant to the tourist experience but what is even more relevant are the interactions of the tourist with different elements within that space, namely interactions with surroundings, interactions with others, and interactions with self/meaning. Within this broad conceptual model, the research identifies important sub-themes. Some of these reinforce the findings of existing work on tourist experiences, but others are often under-estimated or neglected
Evaluation of the debonding strength of orthodontic brackets using three different bonding systems
No full textFacial attractiveness of skeletal class i and class II malocclusion as perceived by laypeople, patients and clinicians
No full textBACKGROUND: Physical attractiveness is dependent on facial appearance. The facial profile plays a crucial role in facial attractiveness and can be improved with orthodontic treatment. The aesthetic assessment of facial appearance may be influenced by the cultural background and education of the assessor and dependent upon the experience level of dental professionals. This study aimed to evaluate how the sagittal jaw relationship in Class I and Class II individuals affects facial attractiveness, and whether the assessor’s professional education and background affect the perception of facial attractiveness.
METHODS: Facial silhouettes simulating mandibular retrusion, maxillary protrusion, mandibular retrusion combined with maxillary protrusion, bimaxillary protrusion and severe bimaxillary protrusion in class I and class II patients were assessed by five groups of people with different backgrounds and education levels (i.e., 23 expert orthodontists, 21 orthodontists, 15 maxillofacial surgeons, 19 orthodontic patients and 28 laypeople).
RESULTS: Straight facial profiles were judged to be more attractive than convex profiles due to severe mandibular retrusion and to mandibular retrusion combined with maxillary protrusion (all P<0.05). Convex profiles due to a slightly retruded position of the mandible were judged less attractive by clinicians than by patients and laypeople (all P<0.05).
CONCLUSIONS: Convex facial profiles are less attractive than Class I profiles. The assessment of facial attractiveness is dependent on the assessor’s education and background. Laypeople and patients are considerably less sensitive to abnormal sagittal jaw relationships than orthodontist
Digital Terrain Model Geospatial Modelling
No full textThe modelling means the world object cognition based on the analogy. This analogy presents an idea and material imitation of some properties of the existing world. It is processed by various anthropogenic objects, in which the chosen properties are presented, defined and characterised as shapes and relations of original objects. The simplified objects are created. These objects are specially created only for world study. These types of objects are called models. To edit the digital terrain model correctly, it is necessary to understand the geospatial modelling
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